Satellite Radio - Offering Superior Content And Quality

| Saturday, February 11, 2012
By Kay Dalton


Satellite radio offers a better sound quality than terrestrial radio broadcasts, leading to the rise in its popularity. Although the content may not include everything you'd like to hear, there are distinct advantages to satellite radio.

Satellites are used by a satellite radio in order to deliver radio programs to subscribers. The radio signal is broadcast from Earth based stations to communicational satellites, which then redirect the signal to satellite radio receivers. Broadcasted to a much larger area than traditional terrestrial radio antennas is the radio signal.

The sound quality of satellite radio is comparable to that of a CD. Although satellite radio, much like cable TV, has to be paid for, it is affordable enough to make it a worthwhile expense. Many people have switched to satellite radio purely for the superior broadcast quality.

There are no sound interferences, hissing, or other disturbances in a satellite radio because it is digital. One way to describe the sound on satellite radio is crystal clear and the stronger accurate bass will be appreciated by bass lovers. According to most satellite radio subscribers, the quality is extremely close to that of a CD and it is coupled with more robust and mid range sounds as well as crystal clear high range sounds. Also, satellite radio is not susceptible to sound problems that are caused by poor weather.

The content is the second factor that converts people to satellite radio. The major players in satellite radio sought exclusivity for some transmissions even though originally considered quite extraordinary and these elevated them above analog radio stations that often share content such as sports broadcasts. More than 100 programs that vary in content from jazz, rock, rap, as well as classical music is what satellite radio services provides its subscribers. Satellite radio also offers exclusive sports programs, cultural and educational shows, news and talk-shows.

Very few of their channels retransmitting terrestrial programming is another benefit that is being offered by satellite radio. The best part is that satellite radio has no advertising and most of their music channels are created in house. This lack of interruption from endless commercials appeals to many subscribers.

If you want a satellite radio at home or in the car, then you will need to subscribe to one of the satellite radio broadcasts and buy a receiver as well. Receivers can cost $300 to $500, and monthly subscriptions are usually under $20 a month. While this is not out of reach for many, it does mean that subscribers expect a certain level of content and broadcast quality. Many feel that paying for a radio service means the broadcasters will be more likely to maintain and improve those standards than terrestrial radio stations. After all, wouldn't most people prefer to pay a little for a better service?




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